Engine Mounts Recall

Ruan335 · 04-20-2007, 02:47 AM

Ok so my power steering took a dump the other day on my 335i sedan as I was exiting the freeway so I had it towed in to Long Beach BMW the next morning. When I get there they tell me that my power steering belt had came off. Anyway they were going to fix it in like two days. Then I call back to get some updates and they tell me that the engine mounts are what caused my power steering belt to fall off. So my service rep tells me that whenever I hit a bump, the engine mounts hit the turbo which then causes it to hit the power steering belt and that's what made it fall off. They said that the mounts were way to low and that they were on backorder because BMW has reengineered them. Didn't completely understand the technicallity but anyway my sales rep told me that this would become a recall on all 335i models pretty soon. ANYONE HEARD OF THIS???

John 070 · 04-20-2007, 05:33 AM

No but I tried that restaurant Max's in West Covina a couple weeks ago, was so-so.

SpecC · 04-20-2007, 05:52 AM

^haha random

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

GTAutoConcepts · 04-20-2007, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

No but I tried that restaurant Max's in West Covina a couple weeks ago, was so-so.

hello? hahaha.

....and, sorry to hear bout the 335i situation, that sucks.

John 070 · 04-20-2007, 06:27 AM

Seriously I hope there isn't a problem with the engine mounts. I've driven my car so seldomly that even if these defects exist, I haven't uncovered them yet. Good luck fellow 335'ers.

CoralRedPlz · 04-20-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

trust me, it doesnt.

krafty04 · 04-20-2007, 06:40 AM

If they have already processed the "recall" and it seems some time ago, due to being a backorder with dealers, anyone having a recent 335i should be good to go.

Ruan, when was your build date?

kingjod123 · 04-20-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Seriously I hope there isn't a problem with the engine mounts. I've driven my car so seldomly that even if these defects exist, I haven't uncovered them yet. Good luck fellow 335'ers.

ditto

Noob · 04-20-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

^haha random

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

Not at all bud. It's one of the most exciting things on the road. I love mine. It's always wise not to listen to sales reps. Sometimes they just talk crap.

Don't let these things get you down. This can happen to any car - Keep driving and Enjoy!

The Cleaner · 04-20-2007, 11:15 AM

Recall requires notification of all owners, a TBS or update is much different. The latter is preformed as needed or when the car is in for other issues. I have not received anything from BMW.

mholmes205 · 04-20-2007, 11:19 AM

If there is an issue, do you think that it is limited to the e90, or will also include the e92?

E90Fleet · 04-20-2007, 11:34 AM

BMW NA released their monthly fault updates today, and made no mention of this

cnguyen004 · 04-20-2007, 11:51 AM

Glad to be 328XIer

AJ M2 comp · 04-20-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

^haha random

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

Not really

purplewidow · 04-20-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

^haha random

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

yeah buddy maybe you should drive one...it is leaps and bounds better than a 330 and can beat e46 m3's....what are you talking about.... one or 2 problems here and there and mostly in one area...this is totally new news to me...most people it seems has no problem whatsoever with there 335 whether it be an e90 or e92....sounds like your a lil jealous..hence the need to say something stupid like that....haven't you every review stating such!!! and on forums people tend to state there problems...so far there is the fuel pump...the oil cooler situation is fixed at least on my car since it is a march production i got most of the updates so i am good to go even with hd radio...so you might wanna go test drive one and get the shock and awe like everyone else!!!!
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HASH

vAnt826 · 04-20-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

^haha random

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

Not really, esp with PROcede

Craigito · 04-20-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecC

^haha random

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

It does suck...cause it's not sitting in my garage yet! Only 10 weeks to go

I knew you guys were gonna jump all over this guy

Bimmer335i07 · 04-20-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CoralRedPlz

trust me, it doesnt.

I believe you! I can't wait to get mine and enjoy the fun just like everybody else.

Gort · 04-20-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

^haha random

sucks to be a 335i owner right now

What's up with the 335i owner - hater stuff??

stressdoc · 04-20-2007, 08:40 PM

Let's not get off-topic. So far it looks like no one else has this problem. I will take a look under the hood tomorrow and check the clearances. IMO the SA's comment does not make sense. The turbo hits the Steering belt???

MonacoBimm · 04-20-2007, 08:46 PM

Lol, most answered post of the year. What he meant, was that it sucks all the small problems the 335s arwe getting.

Ruan335 · 04-20-2007, 09:08 PM

Look all I'm saying is that this is what I was told. I'm not saying my comment makes sense. Hello! That's why I made this thread to see if anyone else knew what I was talking about. I'm not a BMW tech so don't expect me to know every single thing. All I know is that BMW 335's are the S**T!!!

04-20-2007, 02:47 AM	#1
Ruan335 Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Covina iTrader: (0)	Engine Mounts Recall Ok so my power steering took a dump the other day on my 335i sedan as I was exiting the freeway so I had it towed in to Long Beach BMW the next morning. When I get there they tell me that my power steering belt had came off. Anyway they were going to fix it in like two days. Then I call back to get some updates and they tell me that the engine mounts are what caused my power steering belt to fall off. So my service rep tells me that whenever I hit a bump, the engine mounts hit the turbo which then causes it to hit the power steering belt and that's what made it fall off. They said that the mounts were way to low and that they were on backorder because BMW has reengineered them. Didn't completely understand the technicallity but anyway my sales rep told me that this would become a recall on all 335i models pretty soon. ANYONE HEARD OF THIS???
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04-20-2007, 05:33 AM	#2
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	No but I tried that restaurant Max's in West Covina a couple weeks ago, was so-so.
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04-20-2007, 05:52 AM	#3
SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	^haha random sucks to be a 335i owner right now
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04-20-2007, 06:27 AM	#5
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Seriously I hope there isn't a problem with the engine mounts. I've driven my car so seldomly that even if these defects exist, I haven't uncovered them yet. Good luck fellow 335'ers.
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04-20-2007, 06:40 AM	#7
krafty04 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 04 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Overland Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azores, Portugal iTrader: (0)	If they have already processed the "recall" and it seems some time ago, due to being a backorder with dealers, anyone having a recent 335i should be good to go. Ruan, when was your build date? __________________ 07/335i/Sedan/TiAg/black/alum/sport/CA/step/nav/assist/PDC 04 JGC Overland 04 HD Nightrain 04 325 (sold) 98 318ti (daughters ride now)
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04-20-2007, 11:15 AM	#10
The Cleaner Thats all you need to know. 43 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 , 2016 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (2)	Recall requires notification of all owners, a TBS or update is much different. The latter is preformed as needed or when the car is in for other issues. I have not received anything from BMW. __________________ - M2 2018 LBB / Black - X5 F15 2016 Mineral White / Black 1981 Delorean number 6489
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04-20-2007, 11:19 AM	#11
mholmes205 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 286 Posts Drives: '07 335 Coupe (Soom: e92 M3) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malvern, PA iTrader: (0)	If there is an issue, do you think that it is limited to the e90, or will also include the e92? __________________ '07 335i Coupe. Sapphire Black, Coral Red, Brushed Aluminum. ZSP/ZPP/ZCW. 6MT. 30% Tint. OEM Front Aero Kit. OEM Aluminum Pedals. M3 Short Shifter. 19" V715's.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	BMW NA released their monthly fault updates today, and made no mention of this __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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04-20-2007, 11:51 AM	#13
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04-20-2007, 08:40 PM	#20
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Let's not get off-topic. So far it looks like no one else has this problem. I will take a look under the hood tomorrow and check the clearances. IMO the SA's comment does not make sense. The turbo hits the Steering belt??? __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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04-20-2007, 08:46 PM	#21
MonacoBimm Banned 44 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama iTrader: (1)	Lol, most answered post of the year. What he meant, was that it sucks all the small problems the 335s arwe getting.
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04-20-2007, 09:08 PM	#22
Ruan335 Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Covina iTrader: (0)	Look all I'm saying is that this is what I was told. I'm not saying my comment makes sense. Hello! That's why I made this thread to see if anyone else knew what I was talking about. I'm not a BMW tech so don't expect me to know every single thing. All I know is that BMW 335's are the S**T!!!
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